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title: "WCC - ACE Clinical Psychological Support Service - AWARD"
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# WCC - ACE Clinical Psychological Support Service - AWARD

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-278e6341-ef96-46bd-aed3-10ea28d993d1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Warwickshire County Council (WCC) as the buying organisation, awarding the contract titled "WCC - ACE Clinical Psychological Support Service". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the industry of guidance and counselling services. The award process for this tender commenced on 8th September 2021, with a contract period set to run from 1st October 2021 until 30th September 2023. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the budget for this contract ranges from £100,000 to £200,000, with the awarded value being approximately £135,946.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing psychological services, counselling, and support tailored for adoptive families from diverse backgrounds. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in culturally sensitive interventions, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), may find themselves well-positioned to compete. The requirement for a qualified clinical psychologist signifies a need for organisations that can deliver high-quality, experienced support to enhance the services offered by Adoption Central England (ACE).

## Notice

Adoption Central England (ACE) is the regional adoption agency for Herefordshire Council, Worcestershire Children First, Warwickshire County Council, Solihull MBC and Coventry City Council. It was established on 1 February 2018. ACE has been a DDP certified service since January 2021. ACE is seeking to commission a single supplier to provide a suitably qualified and experienced clinical psychologist who can provide interventions for adoptive parents and support to ACE staff from a psychological/psychodynamic perspective. The clinical psychologist services will compliment the services already available through ACE and the adoption support fund. The service needs to be culturally sensitive to the to the needs of adoptive families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a03220-1d80-49f9-a70a-8979310bfba2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,946 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WCC) |
| Locality | WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOENIX PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a03220-1d80-49f9-a70a-8979310bfba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a03220-1d80-49f9-a70a-8979310bfba2
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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